The History of Aldaria
Want to know more about the events that shaped The Oathsworn Chronicles? Below you’ll find a chronological timeline of key moments in Aldaria’s history, including the stories that make up its world thus far. Note, there may be minor spoilers along the way, though I’ve tried to limit them as much as possible. Still, peruse at your own caution. If you’re simply looking for a reading order, check out The Oathsworn Chronicles tab for options!
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Glorious Rule (GR) – the naming convention for chronology in the Hamid Empire; events are recorded based on the founding of the Empire and unification of the Hamidian tribes, which began in 0 GR
0 GR
The first archon forges the Empire from the Hamidian Clan Wars
50 GR
Stoked by the Firewalker Order’s involvement in the Hamidian Clan Wars, the Oathsworn Order declares war, seeking to restrain the Firewalker’s growing influence.
150 GR
| Civil war has decimated Andaaya. Cities burn as the might of the Firewalker Order grows and the Oathsworn Order wanes. As hope fails and loyalties are tested, witness the shocking events that change the course of the world forever. |  |
175 GR
177 GR
The Empire conquers Istwyneir after the last Elvish ships leave the Great Harbor. All remaining Elves and humans are subjugated. The Empire begins demolishing Elvish, Oathsworn, and Firewalker outposts across Edros.
The Imperium Fallum is written.
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250 GR
The Hamid Empire conquers Karthmoor and Terestia but is unable to capture Anderfalls.
470 GR
The Hamid Empire discovers a way to access Andaaya and traverses the Endless Ocean.
500 GR
Following a failed assassination attempt on the archon by an Elvish group, the Imperial nobility sponsors the genocide of all remaining Elves, primarily in Istwyneir.
511 GR
512 GR
| When a job uncovers secrets about her past, Esta undertakes a dangerous mission that could strike at the very heart of the Empire. What happens when her life isn’t about survival, but answering, what does she love enough to die for? |  |
Karthmoor gains independence from the Hamid Empire, and all knowledge of Lord Vintam’s secrets are lost.
640 GR
| Facing the Thieves’ Guild as Farshore’s newest city captain is hard enough. Being a mage distrusted by his own soldiers only makes Micah’s greatest task even more difficult: capture Skrilas, the Pirate King of the North. |  |
646 GR
648 GR
| To restore what was lost, Garrin hunts a relic buried in myth, a force that could unravel the Mist itself. With death closing in and the Firewalker Order on the edge of extinction, he must decide how much of himself he’s willing to sacrifice to reclaim what was taken. |  |
Karthmoor, Terestia, and Araphon fall. Westrock maintains its capital of Everton and the city of Pell
| As allies fall and hope burns low, Kelj must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice, and what kind of leader he must become, to stand against the end. |  |
| When an arcane curse engulfs the continent, Asher’s entire life crumbles, leaving him one last chance to salvage his livelihood. Only he quickly learns the world he’s stepped into comes with far more danger than mere curses. |  |
650 GR
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Micah Stormcrown begins his journey to protect those he loves most while searching for answers to a growing web of deceit, plotting factions, and forgotten secrets. Behind it all lurks a dark proclamation promising to alter Micah’s life forever as a simple question hounds his every step: Who am I? |
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651 GR
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The keys to unlocking Micah’s powers are disappearing, and a woman bent on revenge may be his only hope. Tala is desperate to prove herself and protect her sister, but her quest may hold more than she bargained for. New enemies rise, and the curse’s grip widens, threatening to silence hope forever. |
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